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Copy Editing

The grant review process is incredibly competitive. To help you put your best foot forward, PRI will provide funds to cover the fees of a copy editor for grant proposals submitted to federal agencies or foundations by PRI faculty associates and affiliates.

PRI will provide funds to PRI Associates only for copy-editing on manuscripts.

If you are interested in copy editing services, please read the guidelines below.

Guidelines for Copy Editing on Grant Applications

Proposals to federal and foundation funding agencies only (exceptions may be made on case-by-case basis)

The principal investigator must be a PRI Faculty Affiliate or Associate

Up to $200 for small grant proposals (e.g., R03, R21, most foundation grants), and up to $300 for large grant proposals (e.g., R01, large foundation grants, P01s)

It is up to the principal investigator to make arrangements with a copy editor. Keep in mind that copy editors need lead time to complete their work. They may not accept jobs if they are booked up

Contact Sherry Yocum to make arrangements for reimbursement or payment of invoiced fees

Guidelines for Copy Editing on Manuscripts

The first author must be a PRI Faculty Associate

A maximum of $100 per year may be charged to PRI. Remaining fees must be paid by the author(s)

It is up to the author to make arrangements with a copy editor. Copy editors need lead time to complete their work and may not accept jobs if they are booked up

Contact Sherry Yocum to make arrangements for reimbursement or payment of invoiced fees

Copy Editors

A list of professional copy editors is provided below. Each editor has experience working on social science grant proposals and was recommended to us.

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